Laser Cutting Operator
$25 - $30 per hourSkilled Trades Services
Charlotte, NC | Skilled Trades Services
If you’ve got real time behind a laser—this is where you want to be.
We’re not looking for entry-level.
We’re looking for operators who know the machines, know the materials, and take pride in precision work.
You’ll be running high-performance laser cutting equipment producing tight-tolerance, high-quality parts in a fast-paced shop environment.
Tube Laser experience? That’s a BIG win.
Plasma or Waterjet background? We like that too.
We’re serious about this part ?'?
- You MUST have hands-on laser cutting experience
- You MUST have worked with at least one of these:
- Bystronic
- Trumpf
- Mitsubishi
- Cincinnati
- Amada
- Hankwank (HK)
No laser experience? This isn’t the role for you
Never operated a laser machine? Keep scrolling
- Set up and operate fiber laser cutting machines (Hankwank + others)
- Dial in cutting parameters (speed, power, gas flow) like a pro
- Read blueprints and execute with precision
- Monitor production and adjust for quality + efficiency
- Perform basic maintenance + troubleshoot issues
- Inspect parts to ensure tight tolerances are met
- Keep your station clean, safe, and production-ready
- Solid experience with CNC / Laser Cutting equipment
- Strong blueprint reading + layout skills
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM and machine programming
- Mechanical aptitude (you can fix things, not just run them)
- Sharp eye for detail and quality
- Safety-first mindset (OSHA awareness is key)
If you’ve worked with these—you’ll fit right in:
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon / Mild Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper (depending on setup)
- Operators who take pride in clean, accurate work
- People who show up, get it done, and do it right
- Self-starters who don’t need hand-holding
- Team players who can also run solo
- Work with top-tier equipment
- Be part of a team that respects skilled operators
- Steady work with real opportunity
If you’ve got the experience and want to be part of a solid operation— we want to talk to you.
Apply now or message us directly to get started.
STARTING PAY?
If you’ve got the experience, my client is willing to start at $25-$30 an hour!$18 per hour
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